The Philadelphia Phillies are embarking on a significant outfield rebuild following disappointing offensive showings in the 2025 season. The team has agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with outfielder Adolis Garcia, as reported by Francys Romero. Garcia, who will celebrate his 33rd birthday on March 2, has spent the last five seasons as a right fielder for the Texas Rangers.
This signing aligns with the Phillies’ strategy of seeking redemption projects, similar to their previous acquisition of Max Kepler, who also signed a one-year, $10 million contract last December. Notably, Garcia was named an All-Star in 2023, achieving an impressive 39 home runs and 107 RBIs as part of the Rangers’ World Series-winning team. However, his performance has declined in the subsequent years, evidenced by a 2025 stat line of .227 with 19 homers and a .665 OPS, which led the Rangers to non-tender him.
Despite the struggles, the competitive landscape of the Phillies’ outfield provides some room for improvement. The organization’s outfielders ranked tied for 20th in FanGraphs wins above replacement (fWAR) at 3.2 in the 2025 season. Historically, since 2022, the Phillies have not fared better than 19th in this category.
As the offseason progresses, changes were anticipated in the outfield, especially with Harrison Bader, who was acquired during the trade deadline, becoming a free agent. The addition of Garcia could also signal the end of Nick Castellanos’ time with the Phillies. Both players share similar profiles, characterized by low batting averages but high power. Castellanos struggled towards the end of the 2025 season, culminating in limited playtime and a career-low OPS of .694.
With $20 million remaining on Castellanos’ contract, which runs through the final year of a five-year, $100 million deal signed in 2022, the Phillies face decisions regarding his future—whether to release him or pursue trade options with salary considerations.
Brandon Marsh remains the only regular outfielder from the past season under club control, while prospect Justin Crawford is expected to play a role in the team’s strategies moving forward. Garcia represents the first major external acquisition for the Phillies this offseason, which commenced with another key signing, designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, to a substantial five-year, $150 million deal.
The Phillies are taking decisive steps to revamp their roster in hopes of improving their competitiveness heading into the next season, signaling a strategic focus on enhancing their outfield capabilities.